Head to rail stations: India's advisory to students as Kyiv lifts weekend curfew

Today's second advisory, issued by the Embassy in Kyiv, said that special trains have been arranged by Ukraine for evacuations. 

Indian students in Kyiv have been advised to reach the nearest railway stations for their "onward journey to the western parts" as the weekend curfew has been lifted in Kyiv. Today's second advisory, issued by the Embassy in Kyiv, said that special trains have been arranged by Ukraine for evacuations.

India has advised its students and other citizens in the conflict-ridden nation to move west, towards Ukraine's borders with Romania, Poland, Hungary, and the Slovak Republic, for the authorities to airlift them to India under the Centre's Operation Ganga evacuation programme.

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Requesting students to maintain calm in the face of large crowd at the rail stations, the advisory said, "We sincerely request all Indian nationals/students to remain calm, peaceful and united. A large crowd can be expected at the railway stations, therefore, it is advised that all Indian students remain patient, composed and especially not to exhibit aggressive behavior while at the railway stations."

The advisory also warned of delays, reschedulings and cancellations as the situation remains uncertain in the country that is braving an all-out attack from its neighbour.

"We expect delays in trains' schedule, even cancellation at times and long queues. Indian students are requested to carry their passport, sufficient cash, ready-to-eat meals, easy accessible winter clothing and only essential items, to ensure easy mobility," it said.

India also thanked the Ukrainian authorities for being "remarkably supportive in facilitating evacuation efforts of Indian citizens, especially considering these critical and dangerous times".